A war of words has broken out in an upmarket town over a collection of bright blue gnomes designed to add a splash of colour to the community.
The ancient parish of Totnes in Devon is renowned for its high density of listed buildings and alternative, bohemian community.
But the decision to adorn a roundabout with five blue gnomes, has caused a major sense of humour failure among residents - and even led to calls for the mayor to resign.
Detractors have railed against the tacky ornaments and the breach of public trust and humiliation while supporters have described those who complain as uptight and humourless.
The argument has become so heated that it threatens to further open divides between natives and the organic food eating incomers attracted by the historic town's growing bohemian scene.
The 3ft high statues - modelled after Grumpy and Dopey from the Disney cartoon Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - were donated by a local firm in response in response to an appeal by the town's Britain in Bloom group.
Full article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...s-designed-to-brighten-up-the-Devon-town.html
Two questions:
Any members here that live in or near this town?
Do you think these gnomes look tacky?
The ancient parish of Totnes in Devon is renowned for its high density of listed buildings and alternative, bohemian community.
But the decision to adorn a roundabout with five blue gnomes, has caused a major sense of humour failure among residents - and even led to calls for the mayor to resign.
Detractors have railed against the tacky ornaments and the breach of public trust and humiliation while supporters have described those who complain as uptight and humourless.
The argument has become so heated that it threatens to further open divides between natives and the organic food eating incomers attracted by the historic town's growing bohemian scene.
The 3ft high statues - modelled after Grumpy and Dopey from the Disney cartoon Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - were donated by a local firm in response in response to an appeal by the town's Britain in Bloom group.
Full article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...s-designed-to-brighten-up-the-Devon-town.html
Two questions:
Any members here that live in or near this town?
Do you think these gnomes look tacky?
